We had booked the cruise early and had a great cruise. The food was excellent and we did not have to go to the specialty restaurants. The Grand Pacific is the best and the service was extraordinary. Having read the reviews on cruise critic, we were prepared.

We stayed in Barcelona for the day and took a siteseeing bus which one can grab at the Christopher Columbus Station for 12 euros all day. They have a red, blue and green lines which go in different locations in Barcelona. They have free head sets in all languages. You are able to get off and on at your leisure. Had a great dinner at Tapa Tapa located in Barcelona Passeig de Gracia 44 www.angrup.com

The embarkment was a breeze. We were on the ship in less than 20 minutes and in our stateroom mini suite in an hour. Read more